The Riflemen Weekly Update
News from DMMS for the Week of July 21, 2024
A Message from Ms. O'Donnell
Dear Daniel Morgan Middle School Students and Families,
I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer break! If you have moved, please call the office and let us know. This week you should have received a mailing from our school. If you did not receive the mailing, please contact the office, as we may need updated contact information from you.
All beginning of the school year forms will be completed online this year. Please ensure you have a PowerSchool login so that you can update your information. If you need assistance, please contact the office.
All entering 7th grade students are required by state law to have updated vaccines before attending school. Students must have their Tdap booster and the first dose of the Meningococcal vaccine. There is also an optional HPV vaccine. Please ensure your rising 7th grade students has received these vaccines prior to the first day of the school year. If you have any questions, you can contact our nurse Doug Shaw at shawd@wps.k12.va.us.
As a reminder, please review the DMMS cell phone policy with your child. Cell phones, smartwatches, and earbuds must be off and away at all times. If parents or guardians need to contact their student, they may call the office. If a student needs to contact home, we have a phone in the front office for students to use. The cell phone policy is attached to this communication.
Our offices are now open from 8:00-3:45 Monday-Friday. If you are in need of anything, please contact us and we would be happy to assist. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Beth O'Donnell
Principal, DMMS
(540) 431-1415
(540) 667-7171
Important Dates
August 7th- DMMS Open House 3:00-7:00
August 12th- First Day of School
September 2nd- No School- Labor Day
September 3rd- No School- Teacher Professional Development Day
DMMS PTO
Follow the DMMS PTO on Facebook for information and updates!
This Week's Athletic Events
All student-athletes interested in trying out for a school sport for the 2024-2025 school year will need to have a completed sports physical turned in to Mr. Houser, Athletic Director, prior to try-outs. Physicals must be completed after May 1, 2024. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Houser.
Information and updates about physicals and fall sports can be found on the DMMS Athletics Webpage. The link is https://www.wps.k12.va.us/Page/3399.
Fall Sports at Daniel Morgan:
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Girls Basketball
General DMMS Information
Important Forms
Student Expectations at DMMS
DMMS uses a PBIS Reward system. Please take a look at the PRIDE Matrix for student expectations.